Kids, Wildlife within 5 miles of Glasgow

11 events within 5 miles

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Glasgow Show

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Sat 20 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Sun 21 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Pollok Family Day

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow (1.5 miles)

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 237 9144

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Glasgow's Waterways

Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Half Term Fun at Pollok Country Park

Autumn crafts for young nature lovers to enjoy during the school hols.

Pollok Visitor Centre, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 12 Oct

Free / 0141 632 9299

  • 11:00 – 15:30

Sun 13 Oct

Free / 0141 632 9299

  • 11:00 – 15:30

Mon 14 Oct

Free / 0141 632 9299

  • 11:00 – 15:30
…and 6 more dates until 20 Oct back to top

MIni-Beast Hunt

Bug-spotting fun for all the family. Booking is essential.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Tue 21 May

Free / 01786 447504

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Outdoor Adventures

Nature-based games and activities for 4–10-year-olds.

Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow (4.4 miles)

Sat 13 Jul

Free

Meet at car park.

  • 11:00 – 13:00

September at the Farm

A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.

Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow (2.9 miles)

Sun 8 Sep

Free / 0141 276 0931

  • 12:00 – 15:00

Spring Clean

Help give Tollcross glen a bit of a makeover.

Tollcross Park, Glasgow (2.9 miles)

Sun 19 May

Free / 0141 276 0931

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 13:30 – 15:30

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

Wild in the City

The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Cranhill Park, Glasgow (3.0 miles)

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 11:00 – 15:00